Yarning as a health research method - Make a difference...
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Yarning as a health research method Authors: • Chontel Gibson, Indigenous Academic Fellow Charles Sturt University • Michael Curtin, Associate Professor Occupational Therapy Charles Sturt University • Pat Dudgeon, Professor and Research Fellow The University of Western Australia
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Yarning as a health research method
Authors:• Chontel Gibson, Indigenous Academic Fellow
Charles Sturt University• Michael Curtin, Associate Professor Occupational Therapy
Charles Sturt University• Pat Dudgeon, Professor and Research Fellow
The University of Western Australia
Context
Listening to the voices of older Aboriginal people in relation to social and emotional wellbeing
Yarning
Yarning provides a voice for people, culture, place, experiences and knowledge.
Yarning in research practice
Types of research yarning include: social, research, therapeutic, collaborative, family & cross-cultural
Yarning in research ethics and values
Spirit & Integrity
Respect
Responsibility
Reciprocity
Survival & protection
Equality
Yarning as a health research method
In research, yarning distinguishes the relational aspects to privilege Aboriginal voices, and does so in a manner that makes sense.
Conclusion
Yarning is a suitable and responsive research method for older Aboriginal peoples in social and emotional well being.
